Portrait of professor emeritus of the Imperial Military Academy, infantry general and member of State Council Nikolai Nikolayevich Obruchev. Study for the picture Formal Session of the State Council. 1903

This 1903 portrait by Ilya Repin, a prominent Russian realist painter, depicts Nikolai Nikolayevich Obruchev, a distinguished military figure and member of the State Council. Repin is known for his masterful use of light and shadow, as seen in this study for his larger composition "Formal Session of the State Council". The painting captures Obruchev in a thoughtful pose, emphasizing his stature and importance within the Russian government. This intimate portrait provides a glimpse into Repin's preparatory process for larger historical works, offering a detailed view of Obruchev's features and the artist's signature style.